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DE08 VSF

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,900 mi
Last recorded85,900 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 VSF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted underneath

Fail 30 Nov 2023 85,899 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted underneath

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,460 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 79,460 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,720 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 60,527 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 60,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,256 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 57,256 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 52,989 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 52,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear washer inop

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,455 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 37,004 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 37,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,485 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 30,485 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

very slight judder from front brakes,n/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,080 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,138 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,156 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DE08 VSF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 VSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE08 VSF registered?

DE08 VSF is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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